Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2008-10-30
2011-12-27
Barrett, Thomas (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S264000, C606S265000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08083779
ABSTRACT:
Devices and methods that securely engage an elongated connecting element in a receiver of an anchor assembly are provided. The anchor assembly includes an anchor member engageable to bony structure and the receiver includes a passage for receiving the connecting element when the connecting element is positioned along the bony structure. The anchor assembly includes an engaging member that engages the receiver and the connecting element to secure the connecting element in the receiver.
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Barrett Thomas
Merene Jan Christopher
Warsaw Orthopedic Inc.
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